OPERATION SEWARD, HEADQUARTERS 1ST BRIGADE, 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION

Abstract

Operation SEWARD was characterized by counterguerrilla tactics, primarily encompassing small unit actions and frequent contact with small enemy forces. The search and destroy tactics utilized consisted of saturation patrolling, night movement, night ambushes, raids and the use of small unit stay behind forces and small unit immediate action forces. The terrain over which operations were conducted included mountainous jungles, rolling hills, dry and inundated rice paddies, sand dunes and beaches.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 06, 1966
Accession Number
AD0386128

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